REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR SPECIAL MAGISTRATE SERVICES (reissue)

The City of Dania Beach is seeking qualified Florida licensed attorneys to provide special magistrate services on an as-needed basis. The selected magistrates will provide Special Magistrate Code Hearing services, which include cases such as code compliance violations, fire inspections, and reduction of fine hearings. The hearings will be held at Dania Beach City Hall, and each hearing lasts approximately three hours. The city prefers magistrates to take delivery of pre-hearing information packets by electronic means, and orders must be signed in person due to notarization requirements. The hourly rate for Special Magistrate Service is $150.00 per hour. • The contract term will be for two years with an option to renew for two additional two-year periods. • The city reserves the right to add hearings as needed. • The selected magistrates must be members in good standing with the Florida Bar and eligible to practice law in the State of Florida. • The city prefers magistrates with experience in providing special magistrate services, specifically acknowledging their ability to handle the subject matter of the cases listed above.